Boston's courthouse strain sparks call for civil case reform
The article argues Boston should not bear most state civil case costs as Suffolk outgrows its courthouse. It cites Mayor Collins on two thirds of state litigation here and proposes a law to move civil cases to the action origin, relieving Boston and protecting the poor from higher living costs. It notes tax protests and Porto Rican self-government remarks as context.
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Superior Court
Boston Board of Health
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Suffolk
Boston
Collins
Dukes
Berkshire
Miller
Waukesha
The Glove Scandal Involving Congressman Littauer
The piece attacks Congressman Lucius Littauer of Gloversville for a June 2 1903 contract worth under $4000 with the Department of the Interior. It alleges a dummy bidder scheme and questions why gloves are bought for Indians and troops in a tropical climate, suggesting two possible ends to the scandal.
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Lucius N. Stiittauer
Gloversville
N. Y
United States
Littauer
Department of the Interior
Cuba
Spain
Congress
Republican Convention Lines Up Its Platform
The Republican State convention agenda is set with ex Governor Crane named chair of the resolutions committee. President Powers will deliver a speech and follow a fixed program as delegates travel from across the state to Boston in October for the event.
Taxes in Porto Rico Taxed Juana Diaz Merchants
Merchants of Juana Diaz near Ponce close their business houses in protest of burdensome taxes imposed by the Municipal Council. An undersigned committee representing local commerce and industry states the action aims at aiding the poorer classes and improving governance.
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Hunt
Porto Rico
Juana Diaz
Ponce
Why Not the American Pope Gibbons as Surprise Choice
An essay argues James Gibbons a leading American Catholic figure could become a pontiff. It notes papal rules favor cardinal bishops with diocese experience, excludes monastic orders, and points to European jealousy restricting non Italian cardinals. It concludes an American pope is a plausible possibility.
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Leo XIII
James Gibbons
Cardinal Gibbons
Italy
Dinner for 22 survivors of Company F marks reunion
General Charles H. Taylor hosted a dinner for 22 remaining members of the Thirty eighth Massachusetts Company F. Edward Hogan of Fort Scott Kansas traveled to attend, recounting aid Taylor received at Port Hudson in 1863. The gathering recalled shared peril and old photographs from enlistment era.
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Charles H. Taylor
Young's
Massachusetts
Edward Hogan
Fort Scott
Kan
Hogan
Taylor
Port Hudson
George W. Robbins
Somerville
General Taylor
Taylor P. Rundlett
North Scituate
Henry L. Mitchell
Boston
George S. Russell
South Boston
Richard A. Fitzgerald
Dorchester
North Sci
Joseph C. Bullard
Joseph G. Bartlett
George A. Cole
Charles P. Cummings
Nathaniel Munroe
Wellesley Court Refuses Injunction Against Street Railway
Authorities sought an injunction to bar the Boston and Worcester Street Railway from Worcester street in Wellesley. Judge Hammond denied the request. The company pledged to follow street lighting orders and five cent fares pending the merits hearing.
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Wellesley
Hammond
Superior Court
Boston & Worcester Street Railway Company
Worcester Street
Gould Heir Sets Course For Columbia Engineering
Kingdon Gould eldest son of George J. Gould passes entrance exams for Columbia University School of Mines with high ratings. He plans to study mechanical engineering next fall to fit himself for a responsible rail system role controlled by his father. He is entering his sixteenth year.
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Kingdon Gould
George J. Gould
School of Mines
Columbia University
Transfers Wanted in Needham and Hyde Park
Citizens from Dedham Needham and Hyde Park urged restoration of transfer privileges before rail road commissioners. They pressed to extend the current transfer system on the Old Colony street railway and Boston Elevated to ease travel between communities.
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Needham and
Hyde Park
Dedham
Old Colony Street Railway
Boston
Humor department urged for colleges by Dan Smith
In a Wisconsin University dinner speech Daniel Webster Smith of Milwaukee urges establishing a humor department. He argues four years of Greek and Latin misshape graduates and a chair of humor would train students to entertain, proposing a degree of Jh. B. or bachelor of jokes.
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University of Wisconsin
Daniel Webster Smith
Milwaukee
Wisconsin University
Dan'l Webster Smith
Dan Webster Smith
Tribe of
Dan Smith
Chauffeurs Taught New Motor Law in 1903
A 1903 article warns chauffeurs to post themselves on the new state motor vehicle law effective Sept 1. It lists licenses, license plates, and examinations with odd quiz questions. It also mocks public pretenses and includes brief notes on celebrities and social trends of the era.
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New York Journal
Somerville Column Reflects on Streetcar Safety and Local Notes
A Somerville column discusses a streetcar incident where a conductor scolded a rider who stepped off in motion. The writer cites a letter urging discretion by conductors amid self reliant women. Other items note Pride farm visits, ages shared by three young ladies, Long Island hearings, a tennis tournament at Longwood, and a garden party by the Highland Union on August 15.
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Somerville
Newport Raids and Wall Street Frenzy Dampen Rhode Island Summer
A commentator notes Newport teems with activity as stock market bears drive Wall Street into the headlines. The writer laments the season’s disruption and the strain on the resort town’s pace, while discussing the Bank of Redemption presidency and the need for a capable leader with energy and experience.
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Newport
Wall Street
Bears
Stock Exchange
Rhode Island
New York
Dondher
Wales to Visit Roosevelt Likely Prince and Princess to New York
Portsmouth July 21 It is reported that the first class cruiser King Alfred will be held in readiness after maneuvers to transport the Prince and Princess of Wales to New York. They have accepted an invitation to visit President Roosevelt.
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Portsmouth
King Alfred
Prince and Princess of Wales
New York
Roosevelt
Dana Leaves New York Sun. Laffan to Succeed
Paul Dana, who became editor after his father Charles A. Dana died, is no longer connected with the New York Sun. Mr Laffan, managing owner and publisher, will absorb Dana’s position, it is understood.
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Paul Dana
THE
SUN New York
New York Sun
Charles A. Dana
Laffan
Dana
Mrs Astor May Enter Newport Tennis Tournament
Newport reports a new Newport summer tennis tournament starting at the Casino tomorrow. It is said Mrs. John Jacob Astor may enter, noted as an unusually good player.
Youngson Succeeds Arthur as Brotherhood Leader
Under by laws of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers First Assistant A F Youngson becomes the head of the organization succeeding the late Chief P M Arthur. Owing to Youngson illness he has not yet been advised of Mr Arthur s death.
Summer Homes of Well Known Bostonians
The Bates family occupies a cottage at Thurston's Point Gloucester with Governor Bates and Mrs Bates. The secluded summer retreat overlooks Mill River and Coffin's Beach, where the governor swims each morning and relaxes with family and neighbors on the verandas.
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Casey
Governor Bates
Thurston's Point
Gloucester
Bates
Mill River
Coffin’s Beach
Mrs
Harold
Miss Dorothy
Kruger
Powers chosen as permanent chair at Republican meeting
The Republican State committee met in Boston choosing Samuel L. Powers of Newton as permanent chairman for the Tremont Temple convention on Oct 2. Michael J. Murray was mentioned but not pressed. W Murray Crane was named chairman of the resolutions committee. Delegates caucuses are set for Sept 22 in Boston and Sept 22 or 23 in other cities, with 1609 delegates allocated for the state convention, up from 1531.
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Republican State Committee
Boston
Tremont Temple
Samuel L. Powers
Newton
Michael J
Worcester
Writing at the Firelight Dream
In a dim firelit room the narrator admits failure as an artist and resolves to try again. Fantastical visions rise from the shadows as ethereal dancers, flowers, and a procession surround a revealed self-portrait, ending with a nudge to write.
Olivia the Guide Appears to Write Seer’s Future Messages
A narrator describes a spectral visit by Olivia who urges pen work to reveal truths. She promises guidance when the writer calls her name and writes in quiet hours, claiming a lasting, near presence to aid in a great mission.
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Olivia
Newport Mayor Asked to Entertain Foreigners
Governor Garvin received Secretary of State Hay’s note about foreign vessels visiting Narragansett Bay this summer and extending courtesies. Since Newport has no residence, Adjutant General Sackett asked Newport Mayor Boyle to welcome the visitors.
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Providence
R. I
L. F. C. Garvin
Hay
Narragansett Bay
Newport
Sackett
Boyle
Weds American Brakeman Instead of Italian Count
Miss Margaret Webb Duray married George E. Stephens in Clayton. Stephens, from Shoals Indiana, works on a Missouri Pacific passenger train. Duray was born in the United States grew up in Naples where her parents died recently. She left an intended Italian count fiancé, and traveled to Colorado Springs to be with her relative Mrs Alice Cole before meeting Stephens.
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ST. Louis
Margaret Webb Duray
George E. Stephens
Clayton
Stephens
Shoals
Martin County
Ind
Missouri Pacific Railway
Alice Cole
Colorado Springs
Hale Lectures on Latin School and Harvard 70 Years Ago
The Rev Edward Everett Hale speaks at the Old South Meeting House this afternoon addressing young people on The Latin School and Harvard College 70 Years Ago.
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Edward Everett Hale
Old South
Latin School
Harvard College
Sixteen Apply for Registration at Police Headquarters
Sixteen persons appeared before Inspector McCausland at police headquarters and asked to have their names placed on the voting list. Bach received a blank, filled it out, and took the oath. It was the largest number to apply on any day since June 16.
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McCausland
Bach
Hedgehogs Bring In Bounties In New Hampshire
Nashua Concord report shows 26 towns paid 1976.50 in hedgehog bounties after three months. Washington town lists 1240 hedgehogs killed by 464 residents in 90 days, with Canaan 1021, reflecting state payout by towns.
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New Hampshire
Concord
N. H
Washington
Canaan
Democrats Set Outing in Seventh District at Bass Point
Tomorrow the Democrats of the seventh congressional district will hold an outing at Bass Point. Thomas E. Dwyer is chairman of the committee of arrangements. The speakers will include Colonel William A. Gaston, Congressman William S. McNary and others.
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Seventh Congressional District
Bass Point
Thomas E. Dwyer
William A. Gaston
William S. McNary
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